A short introduction of Short wave Diathermy and its advantage and disadvantage,

1. Short Wave Diathermy
Made by
SUNIL
MPT , CPRS
JMI

2. • Short Wave diathermy current is a high frequency
alternating current.
• The heat energy obtained from the wave is used
for giving relief to the patient.
• Its frequency is 27,120,000 cycles per second
and the wavelength is 11 metre.
Types of Applications
• The condenser field method (commonly used)
• Cable method

3. Where useful?
• Inflammation of shoulder joint
• Inflammation of Elbow Joint (Tennis Elbow)
• Degeneration of joints of neck (Cervical
Spondylosis)
• Degeneration of joints like knee and hip
(Osteoarthritis)
• Ligament Sprains in knee joint
• Low Back Ache
• Plantar fascitis (Heel Pain)
• Sinusitis

4. Where it should not be used? General
• High Fever
• Fluctuating Blood Pressure
• Very sensitive Skin
• Persons with Untreated Fits
• Persons using Cardiac Pace Maker
• Severe kidney and heart problems
• Pregnant Women
• Mentally Retarded Individuals
• Tuberculosis of Bone
• Malignant cancer

5. • Local
If the treatment area has:
• Open wounds
• Skin disease
• Unhealed scars
• Recent burns

6. Advantages
• Relaxation of the muscles
• Effective in bacterial infections
• Relief of pain

7. • Treatment Time
Initial Stage - 5-10 minutes
Moderate Stage - 10-20 minutes
Severe State - 20-30 minutes

8. Disadvantages
• Burns
• Scalds (Boils)
• Overdose
• Shock
• Electric Sparking
• Faintness